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What can go where in Peabody

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What can go where in Peabody

Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.

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Bulky items at the curb (couch, dresser)

One bulk item per week can go out at the curb with regular trash and recycling, no charge and no sticker. Counts: sofa, loveseat, chairs, recliners, armchair, table, desk, bookcase, and carpet in lengths up to 4 feet. Unusually large or awkward items are picked up for a fee through JRM.

Fee: Free for one standard bulk item per week; large or awkward items priced by JRM.

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Mattresses and box springs

Mattresses and box springs need a $20 disposal sticker for each piece and are not picked up at the curb. Residents bring them to the Peabody Recycling Center, 50 Farm Ave. Residents can also use a private disposal service and pay it directly.

Fee: $20 per mattress and $20 per box spring.

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Appliances

Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, hot water heaters and similar) are not allowed with regular trash. Each needs a white goods sticker, then either city contractor pickup or drop-off at Public Services.

Fee: $20 sticker per item.

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Electronics and TVs

TVs and CRTs/computer monitors are not allowed with regular trash or recycling. They need a sticker, then curbside pickup (call JRM at least one day before trash day) or drop-off at Public Services.

Fee: $20 sticker per item.

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Transfer station / drop-off

Peabody Recycling Center (Public Services), 50 Farm Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960. Hours: Public Services hours per Sept 2026 city release: Mon-Thu 7:00am-3:00pm, Fri 7:00am-11:30am. The recycling center flyer lists Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm and the regulations sheet adds the last Saturday of each month 7:00am-11:30am; call 978-536-0600 to confirm. Residents only. Permit: Proof of residency required (e.g. driver's license). Stickers for mattresses, appliances and TVs. Source

Where to donate (call first)
  • Salvation Army clothing bin at Peabody Recycling Center, 50 Farm Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960. Clothing only. Residency proof required to enter the center. Source
  • Savers (Danvers), 139 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923. From a directory search snippet; hours and current accepted items not checked.
  • Goodwill (Danvers), 301 Newbury St, Danvers, MA 01923. From a directory search snippet; hours and current accepted items not checked.
Hazardous waste (paint, batteries, chemicals)

Peabody's 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day was Saturday, June 6, 2026 (9am-1pm, Public Services, 50 Farm Ave), so it has passed. No next date is posted. Waste oil, car batteries, tires and propane tanks can be dropped at the recycling center during business hours.

Fee: Not stated for residents. The state schedule lists non-resident fees of $45 (up to 3 lbs/gal), $55 (up to 10) and $90 (up to 25); cash or check.

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When Peabody says no, we say yes

Flat prices, carry-out from any floor, disposal included: couch $139, mattress $89–$129 (recycling included), dresser $69–$179, appliance $79–$149. $159 minimum. Text a photo to (617) 545-0382 or book at junkrun.co.

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Holiday weeks: Peabody holiday trash delays and tree pickup dates. Moving soon? Read the full Massachusetts move-out guide or get the move-out countdown. Curb rules for other towns: compare.

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